2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Audi A3
To start off, 2012 Audi A3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2012 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2012 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Bentley Arnage (876 Nm) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (280 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Arnage | A3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
